Why Join Sun Developer Network?

Becoming a Sun Developer Network (SDN) member makes you part of a vibrant worldwide community of developers, and gives you access to cool stuff and exclusive offers. Join over 2 million developers who are already enjoying their ALL ACCESS pass to information, cutting edge technology, and expert advice.

Why Join? Why Not? Membership, after all, does have its benefits:

	Free access to award winning development tools and technologies that enable you to develop applications on Java and Solaris. You can also join our community of early access participants and provide feedback to influence the future direction of the tools and technologies. Sun Studio Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition
	Submit original tech tips, code samples, and articles. Accumulate points for Amazon.com gift certificates. Interact with peers through voting and comments on the SDN Share community. Join us! SDN Share Rewards Program.
	Access to 40% off SMI Press books. With hundreds of titles from experts in the industry, you are sure to find a technical book in your area of interest. SDN Offers.
	Access to JavaOne, 365 days a year. Missed JavaOne? Or just couldn't make it to all the sessions? As an SDN member you can access the online technical sessions from current and previous JavaOne conferences. Sessions include the slides, the audio presentation, and the transcript. JavaOne Online.
	Free Access to Select Online Training. Take advantage of Sun's expertise with free access to a set of recently released online training courses, including: Introduction to Developing Rich Client Applications Overview of Java Application Security Creating Web-Tier Applications Using Visual Development Environment Overview of XML Web Services Enabling Technologies Web Services Infrastructure and Organizations Solaris Developer Introduction to Sun Studio Many more classes available. SDN Offers.
	Collaborate, communicate, and leverage the expertise of developers worldwide. As an SDN member you can participate in the over 200 forums in Java and Solaris. Ask a question, or share your knowledge. And get recognized by Sun for your participation in the community. Forums.
	Stay connected with technologies, tools, techniques, and news about special offerings. The SDN Blogs and RSS Feeds provide pointers on hot technical topics, tips to increase productivity, and fun challenges and contests that you won't want to miss. Blogs/RSS Feeds.
	Access to 10% discount off of Java Wear and SunWare. Be a part of the Sun community, look cool, and get the goods. SDN Offers.
	Access to SDN member events. Get trained on the latest tools and technologies, and meet the experts from Sun. Have some fun -- meet other SDN members at these worldwide events. Tech Days.
	Receive the SDN Backstage Pass e-mail as a benefit of your membership. Once a quarter, your inbox will receive a Benefit Bulletin packed with member updates and new benefits.

Your active participation is valued. Benefits are added quarterly, so don't miss out. Join, participate, and access all the benefits of the SDN program.